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3 days agoU.S. Space Force Awards SpaceX $2.29 Billion Military Satellite Contract
In May 2026, the U.S. Space Force awarded SpaceX a substantial $2.29 billion contract to develop a cutting-edge low Earth orbit communication network. This initiative underscores a significant pivot towards enhancing military satellite communications and missile defense integration, expected to achieve operational capability by the end of 2027.